One person has died following a crash on State Highway 24/Tauranga Rd.

The two-vehicle crash, near Te Poi, was reported to emergency services at 9.45am.

Police confirmed in a statement this afternoon that one person died at the scene.

“No further injuries were reported.

“The road remains closed, with diversions in place.”

Motorists are advised to expect delays, police said.

Diversions were in place.

For Southbound traffic from SH24 continue onto Te Poi Rd and turn left onto SH29. Reverse for Northbound traffic.

SH24 - MATAMATA to (SH29) TE POI - CRASH - UPDATE 11:27AM
Road remains closed. Detours are as follows for Southbound traffic from SH24 continue onto Te Poi Rd and turn left onto SH29. Reverse for Northbound traffic. https://t.co/7rDjjjCKEK

— NZ Transport Agency - Waikato & Bay of Plenty (@nztawbop) January 4, 2026